Durza the Shade
FrozenPhoenix32
On our prior discussion over near-humans and Wookieepedia's veracity.
Quote from the Near-human article:
Quote from the Near-human article:
Wookieepedia
Near-Humans was the general term for any of the many species in the Galaxy which were very closely related biologically to Humans. In contrast, other humanoid species only had general external similarities to Humans, and had no biological connection. However, the term "humanoid" was sometimes used loosely to described Near-Human species.
All Near-Humans shared close external similarities to Humans, usually with small differences in skin and eye color or bone structure. Biologically, many Near-Humans were capable of interbreeding with baseline Humans. Some were close enough to the Human baseline to be considered a race or ethnic group of Humans, rather than a separate species. Similarly, some Human groups, though differing from the Human mainstream almost entirely in their culture, were considered so distinct that they were sometimes referred to as Near-Human.
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All Near-Humans shared close external similarities to Humans, usually with small differences in skin and eye color or bone structure. Biologically, many Near-Humans were capable of interbreeding with baseline Humans. Some were close enough to the Human baseline to be considered a race or ethnic group of Humans, rather than a separate species. Similarly, some Human groups, though differing from the Human mainstream almost entirely in their culture, were considered so distinct that they were sometimes referred to as Near-Human.
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Hmm . . . ok. Considering the existance of llamels (llama/camels), I can accept that. I move that Hapans are just an ethnicity, though. A separate near-human species have something more visually distinct that just beauty, like the striped hair of the Ferreroans.
And the second point, that a group can be classified as near-human based solely on culture, is backed up by the inclusion of the Lorrdians in the Essential Guide to Alien Species. They're completely human, but stand out because of their incredible abilities in sign language and mimicry.
yeah. There'ss also zonkeys.
